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Early figures indicate last week's heatwave may have been responsible for hundreds of deaths. The Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine says it recorded double the usual amount of deaths last week.
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Heatwaves are known as the silent killer, but a welfare group is concerned that the don't trigger the level of emergency response they warrant. The Victorian Council of Social Service says heatwaves should be formally treated… More

The searing heatwave affecting South Australia and Victoria is putting huge pressure on the national electricity supply. The national electricity market operator AEMO says it is a very tight situation and it may be necessary … More

The heatwave engulfing South Australia is moving into it's fourth day and the most stressful part, according to the weather bureau. Fatigue is starting to take a toll on many, who can't get any relief from high overnight temp… More

Emergency crews have been flat out across South Australia fighting hundreds of bushfires as the state swelters through its third 40-plus day. Adelaide is on track to record its hottest day ever tomorrow and the weather bureau… More

Melbourne is on track to record it's second longest heatwave since records began in the 1830s, with a second day over 40 recorded today. Thursday and Friday are forecast to reach 41 and 42 degrees. The extreme heat has driven… More

Four Australians holidaying in Tonga say they took shelter in a makeshift bunker when Cyclone Ian battered the Pacific Kingdom at the weekend. Tasmanian Rob Hortle, his girlfriend and parents were on Lifuka in the Ha'apai gro… More

Parts of South Australia have experienced record breaking temperatures, as the heatwave intensifies across the state. The weather bureau has revised the forecast up for the coming days, with Adelaide on track to equal or surp… More

Some drought-stricken farmers in parts of Queensland and New South Wales say the current financial assistance isn't enough to save their farms. But the Federal Government is unmoved, saying the new system needs to be given th… More

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